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• Workers at engine manufacturer Cummins' Darlington and Shotts plants are bracing themselves for job losses as Cummins prepares to cut 2,000 jobs worldwide— equivalent to 8% of the workforce. Productivity at the Shotts plant has improved by 27% over the past four years.
• For details of Forster and Hales' new gauge that allows operators to check their trailer-brake service lines comply with test requirements contact 0181 998 9057—not the number previously published • Merlin Distribution will be taking over the contract to distribute steel coils for British Steel Strip using 65 tractors including M-B 1834 LSs and Foden 3000s with lightweight trailers from Don Bur and M&G.
• General haulage contractor Stoford of Devon has taken delivery of 18 new 13.6m lightweight triaxle curtainsided trailers from trailer rental firm TIP. They have Kevlar curtain lining for security and sliding side posts.
• Warley-based Passenger Lift Services (PLS) is revamping its light CV underfloor tail-lifts to include a powered load/stop lead-on ramp; bespoke platform widths; and a power-out option for easier storage.
• Hatcher has introduced a Sky Cab high-roof conversion for the Scania P and R cabs. It raises the ceiling by 650mm, includes three lockers and costs 22,091 (ex-VAT). Contact Hatcher. on 01728 723675.